Opinions on canister filters and UV sanitizers

cruziohyla craspedopus · #1 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 01:55 AM

I figured these would help keep water extra clean for frogs, or are they overkill.

I appreciate all opinions.

cruziohyla craspedopus · #2 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 02:03 AM

Just read posts by "shark" and "water" guys (sorry - forgot full names) on earier thread, so canister sounds like a good idea. What are the feelings on UV sanitizer?

Waterkeeper · #3 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 06:45 PM

I would think that a UV is probably a waste in a terrarium setup. It will kill nearly any organic matter in your water, any parasite or micro organism, algea, all of that..
IMO overkill.... your water just doesn't have to be THAT clean.

cruziohyla craspedopus · #4 (**permalink**) 04-16-2008, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Good to know, and saves me some money too!

Green Ghost · #5 (**permalink**) 04-21-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterkeeper

I would think that a UV is probably a waste in a terrarium setup. It will kill nearly any organic matter in your water, any parasite or micro organism, algea, all of that..
IMO overkill.... your water just doesn't have to be THAT clean.

Agreed

About canister filters, I think it's a good idea. Makes maintenance much easier.